tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24775612108634608172024-03-12T18:49:33.355-07:00A Kuzmich ConstitutionalLiezelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385228475155134927noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2477561210863460817.post-62843884663709282972013-10-14T15:47:00.002-07:002013-10-14T15:54:06.353-07:00October Sky<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We discovered this park over the weekend, and spend a glorious sunny
autumn afternoon walking on the trails, meeting the buffalo, throwing
rocks in the lake, and looking for fish and turtles. What a wonderful
time of year; what a great day to be outside!<br />
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Liezelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385228475155134927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2477561210863460817.post-53380844803577727062013-09-24T14:42:00.001-07:002013-09-24T14:42:11.090-07:00Little Bright Eyes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Maren is smiling! She has figured out her voice and can coo happily, as well as express frustration in little baby conversations. She laughs in her sleep on occasion. And, she has great hair! </div>
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<br />Liezelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385228475155134927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2477561210863460817.post-79889947798351390912013-09-10T15:23:00.000-07:002013-09-10T15:23:11.031-07:00Happy Birthday!Ezra is two years old! <br />
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Birthday boy had a rough start to his day, but it did get better. En route to his two-year check-up at the doctor's office, he threw up. Breakfast was strawberries and milk, and it all came back out. Poor kid--he was covered in it and stuck in a car seat. He kept calling from the back seat in a frantic voice, "Tissue, tissue. Wipe it mommy. Wipe it." We made a quick U-turn, went home, and started over.<br />
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At the doctor's office (later that day) he passed his check-up with flying colors, but had to get two shots. (No, I wasn't thinking very well when I made the appointment. Crummy thing to get on your birthday.) As soon as the nurse poked him, Ezra, through tears cried out, "Kiss it mommy. Make it better!" What a sweetie boy. Kisses and hugs did help, and he quickly calmed down. He would have nothing to do with his Tweetie bird dot bandages, though. "No dots. Dots off." I think I can attribute his dislike to stickers to the book <i>You are Special</i>. Ezra is keen to remind me that stickers, especially <i>dot </i>stickers are bad.<br />
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Birthday celebrations were simple, but just right. Ezra could care less about cake, but loves ice cream. So, we had ice cream and cookies. He thought it was fabulous, so did I. Scoop ice cream, put cookie in bowl--done. Ezra loves any type of large vehicle used on a construction site. So the "prizes" as he calls them, were a dump truck, a roller, and a bulldozer. He was so entertained by them that he neglected Bear for close to two hours, which is saying something! It wasn't until he was in his crib, ready for bed that he noticed Bear's absence. <br />
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<br />Liezelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385228475155134927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2477561210863460817.post-3173278770733247922013-06-27T14:21:00.001-07:002013-06-27T14:21:06.332-07:00This Makes Me Happy<div style="text-align: center;">
I came back from an errand early last Saturday morning to find this scene:</div>
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Too precious not to document. Daddy and Ezra working in the garden together, tools in hand, matching hats. I am so grateful for this man and boy in my life! </div>
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Here is a recent example of Ezra and mommy singing time:</div>
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And, a few other Ezra-talk tidbits: <br />
"Hike-a-ba" = helicopter<br />
"Geeps" = grapes<br />
"Ena-pha" =elephants<br />
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One night while Molly was visiting, Ezra came into the bedroom where we were talking, and with wildly expressive hands, and great earnestness proclaimed, "Moses!" And, he meant just that. I tell Ezra Bible stories, and apparently the Moses and the burning bush story made quite an impression. Aunt Molly and I got a good laugh from that one! He has, on other occasions, suddenly, seemingly randomly exclaimed, "Elijah!" Liezelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385228475155134927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2477561210863460817.post-87916474515822777032013-06-04T14:28:00.000-07:002013-06-04T14:31:31.439-07:00Ezra's Latest<br />
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<li>Vocabulary skills continue to ramp up. I have an official echo; literally every word I say, Ezra gives it a try too. He is also expanding his repertoire with adjectives. For example, he talks about the "big truck", "tiny dog", "funny boy" and "brown car", etc. He will echo every fifth word he hears when we read the Book of Mormon together. Sometimes, he will repeat other people's overhead conversations in the grocery store or the library. He recently started differentiating "grandma" from "grandpa", and says them very distinctly now. His first three-word phrase was, "Maybe grandma home?" (pointing to the computer, hoping that we could skype with grandma) She was, and we did, and grandma was tickled pink that Ezra requested her company. Anytime anyone sneezes (including himself), Ezra will say very promptly, "Bless you." </li>
<li>Ezra also seems to understand how to articulate some basic emotions. For example, he will sometimes say, "tummy hurt", or "doggy mad" (if we encounter a wildly barking dog on a walk). Sometimes he will come to me and say, "Sad. Hug?" I am impressed with his acknowledgement of his emotions (I'm sad) , and his efforts to solve the problem (I need a hug.) Bear is often tagged with emotions as well. "Bear sick. Help", was a recent request from my little guy. </li>
<li>Imaginative play is starting as well. Usually it involves bear. Bear and Ezra reading a book together. Bear and Ezra "cooking soup". Bear getting a "bath" with wipes. Bear going for a walk in the stroller or a push on the toy mower.</li>
<li>He is making connections all the time! For example, he likes to know what day it is. If I tell him it is Friday, he immediately hollers (and I mean <i>hollers</i>) "Garbage truck!" If I tell him it is Saturday he responds, "Daddy home." If I tell him it is Sunday, he calls back, "Nur-she" (nursery).</li>
<li>Ezra and I sing songs all the time. It turns out Ezra is doing more than just listening to me sing, he is internalizing the words, too. We play fill-in-the-blank singing time, and I am amazed at the words he knows. His favorites are "Choose the Right", "Choose the Right Way", and "I Am a Child of God". We also play fill-in-the-blank singing the ABC's. </li>
<li>Ezra loves strawberries (straw-bees), any variation of chicken-and-rice-and-a-sauce, goldfish crackers, raisins, and apple juice. He is a spotty breakfast eater, but tends to gobble any and all food at lunch and dinner.</li>
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Liezelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385228475155134927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2477561210863460817.post-7111006286643251152013-05-06T14:37:00.001-07:002013-05-06T14:37:47.464-07:00Hate CrayonsEzra has started to piece together words into simple phrases. For
example, the other day one of his favorite trucks got stuck under the
crib. He came to me earnestly repeating, "Truck, under. Truck,
under." It was magical--I knew what he wanted and how to help! He also
uses "Get me" or "Help me", when, for example, he throws Bear in the
bathtub or down the basement stairs and can't retrieve him. <br />
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nursery leader told us last week that Ezra is the star vocalist at
singing time, and often doubles as exuberant chorister. But, he could
care less about crayons; he his either eating them or throwing them.
After she left I turned to Dallin and said, "How do you teach your child
not to hate crayons?" Ezra, who was within ear shot, picked up on that
immediately, and said with a little grin, "Hate crayons. Hate
crayons." (sigh). <br />
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Yesterday, while studying the pictures
of the newly called members of the Seventy in the Conference Ensign, he
summarized their character in two simple words, as he pointed to each
picture, "Happy da-da." <br />
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And Ezra is our happy, talkie boy.Liezelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385228475155134927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2477561210863460817.post-65644529491367090472013-04-18T14:57:00.003-07:002013-04-18T14:57:40.993-07:00Garden HappyBefore the late season snow storm rolled through, Ezra and I picked a sunny day and spent some time at the botanic gardens. <br />
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The children's garden offers a slice of the various climes of Colorado. Plant material and elevation change are meant to mimic a microcosm of the state's ecosystems. We ventured through alpine meadow, weaved through grasslands, and explored aquatic life at Pipsqueak Pond. As our final hurrah, we ascended Marmot Mountain (10,000 ft elevation) and conversed with the local fauna: a friendly big horn sheep, moose, and red fox. <br />
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And then, we crossed the street to the main gardens where Ezra appeased a plant-obsessive mommy snapping twelve pictures of the same flower head. <br />
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We revisited the moon gate. No family picture this time, but Ezra helped preserve our family tradition until we can all pose for a new shot. <br />
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Anything with water was appealing to Ezra. He liked watching the koi in the Japanese garden and threw at least ten handfuls of pebbles into the pond by the bonsai garden. A friendly squirrel looking for a handout gave Ezra quite a thrill too. <br />
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<br />Liezelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385228475155134927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2477561210863460817.post-42352471918350881652013-03-29T14:51:00.001-07:002013-03-29T14:51:43.811-07:00Ezra-isms, UpdatedOur little guy celebrated his half-birthday this month. It seems a good time to give an update on current Ezra-isms:<br />
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<li>Ezra talks with his hands. As his pediatrician put it, "He looks like he is conducting the orchestra when he babbles." He seems to do this most when he is excited or trying to show off. At any rate, he is fairly dramatic! </li>
<li>He has recently become a broken record when he wants something, but has to wait. For example, now that the weather has warmed up, we go outside most days for a walk. After his morning milk (and still in pajamas) his only desire is "side" (outside)--right then. Explanations about first eating breakfast, or getting dressed are pointless. He will repeat his request <i>endlessly </i>hoping I will at some point give in (or go crazy). </li>
<li>Although he has a huge interest in verbalizing, there has been a fair bit of miscommunication between Ezra and I. He says a word, but I am clueless as to what he is referring to. He repeats it; I am still clueless. And we circle around until he is nearly in tears for trying. Improvement needed--for both of us! </li>
<li>The nursery leader reports that he loves singing time, and dances around the room, kind of hop-skipping whenever songs are sung. Current favorites include "The Wheels on the Bus", "Old McDonald", "Jesus wants me for a Sunbeam", "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes", and "We are a Happy Family". But, actually, if you sing to him, he is all ears, no matter what the tune. He loves music. </li>
<li>On those occasions when Ezra is frustrated and hits, I have found it effective (thus far) to say what I like, rather than what I don't like. For example, instead of just saying, "No hitting", (which usually means I will be hit again), I say "Mommy likes hugs. Can I have a hug?" Ezra likes hugs too, and he usually recognizes that a hug from mom is better than hitting. I am so grateful he is so tender and teachable! We are trying! </li>
<li>Ezra loves his bedtime routine. It seems to me that he appreciates the consistency and safe feeling of always closing the day in the same way. After pajamas, milk, and brushed teeth, we head for his room for prayer and Book of Mormon reading. When we enter the room, he immediately plops down on the floor, folds his arms, and says (expectantly) "pay" (pray). After prayer, he will pull down <i>The Book of Mormon</i>, chanting over and over, "Mormon". We read our five verses, and then he is ready to get in bed. No fight, no fuss. He snuggles with Bear, assures that the heater and humidifier are on, and then wishes us, "ni-night." I know it won't always be so pleasant; I am trying to fully appreciate this stage for as long as it lasts!</li>
<li>Books are still a constant in his life. He now loves the Gospel Art Book, published by the church as a spiral bound compilation of pictures from the Old and New Testaments, Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants/Church History. Ezra sings songs about Jesus and hears stories about Jesus, so <i>any</i> picture of Jesus is his favorite. He can be happily occupied for 15 minutes straight looking at pictures of Jesus. Sometimes, I go through the entire "New Testament" (in pictures) and give a short two-sentence synopsis of each story, which he will sit through of his own accord. I consider it pretty miraculous, but he really loves hearing the stories of Jesus. </li>
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Ezra, lover of books, with daddy for a second dose of the good stuff. I think daddy was home from work three minutes when Ezra pounced, book in hand. He just can't get enough.<br />
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p.s.--We made a great find at the public library. If you are searching for an authentic boy book, try <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Demolition-Sally-Sutton/dp/0763658308">Demolition</a> by Sally Sutton. There are plenty of large machines that <i>Smash! Bang! Clank! </i>and<i> Rip!</i> Entertainment value for little boys? Very high.<br />
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Ezra has a new favorite mode of communication: conversations via cell phone. He found a little blue harmonica case that resembles, in size and shape, a real cell phone. He and his imaginary caller have much to talk about! (Dallin thinks the tongue clicking comes from him.)<br />
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About the only time our little guy isn't jabbering at this or that is while drinking his beloved "ma"(milk), usually snuggled with Bear, and often while looking at a book (or in this case, the newly arrived issue of <i>The Friend</i>.). We subscribed to <i>The Friend</i> magazine about five months ago, and Ezra looks forward to each new issue. We read the magazine cover-to-cover all month long, and by month-end it is ripped and crumpled. Liezelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385228475155134927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2477561210863460817.post-55117667664209911482012-12-07T10:05:00.001-08:002012-12-07T10:05:26.460-08:00Whispers of a Little Boy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Earlier in the week Ezra and I were at the public library. A fellow mom with a toddler or two approached me and asked me Ezra's age. I responded that he was almost fifteen months. "Hmmm," she mused, lost in thought for a moment, "Whispers of a little boy." How true that is! I am seeing more and more of little boy and less of baby all the time. It is quite an exciting transformation!<br />
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<li>Ezra understands our conversations. For example, he likes to go in the basement with me to do laundry. But, I can't juggle laundry basket and Ezra and straddle a baby gate, so he has to wait. I explain the situation, and assure him that I will be right back. Little gem that he is, he waits perfectly still and patient, peering through the holes in the gate for my return--no crying, no throwing a fit. When I do come "right back" he is all grins. He is learning to listen to me and trust me.</li>
<li>Ezra means "the helper", and I am beginning to see little helper behaviors come out already. After every meal dropped/discarded food needs to be cleaned up off the floor. I usually take a rag and get down on my hands and knees to clean it up. After a meal, Ezra goes straight for the kitchen towel hanging on the refrigerator door handle, pulls it down, and helps me mop up in a squat position. What a sweetheart! He is so aware!</li>
<li>When I am reading a book or working on the computer, or just involved in something other than him, and he wants my attention, he will take his hands and turn my head to look at him, pressing my nose to his nose. Ezra will lock eyes with me and give an intense look, as if to say, "Don't forget about me. I need your time too." He seems to understand how important eye contact is as a nonverbal cue for interest in another person. </li>
<li> At bedtime, and sometimes at nap-time, if he is tired, he will scurry upstairs when it is time to put on pajamas, go anxiously to the fridge for his cup of milk, and then go up to bed quite willingly. He is recognizes his physical needs! </li>
<li>When Ezra needs my help, he will try and communicate that, rather than just cry. For example, Bear often gets misplaced in the house. This is rather traumatic for a little guy. He will come to me with a worried look, shoulders shrugged, arms bent and close to his ears, palms upturned and parallel to the floor, which translates into "Where's Bear, Mom?" We go looking together, and with an extra pair of eyes, it is usually quick work to locate the lost friend. </li>
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Liezelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385228475155134927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2477561210863460817.post-33649298720347468652012-10-31T19:35:00.003-07:002012-10-31T20:12:35.874-07:00Happy Halloween! Lion, and tiger, and bear--oh my! It's a zoo at our
house, but oh so much fun! We found the lion costume first and
wanted to somehow coordinate with our little Ezra. I turned Dallin's brown Breckenridge hoodie into a bear costume and I found tiger fleece (on sale!) at JoAnn's and made pajama pants, ears, and a tail. Ezra was super excited to wear his costume,
first to the ward trunk-or-treat party and then again tonight. We went
out for a little bit to our neighbors on the cul-de-sac so Ezra
could get a sense of Halloween. I think he was a little confused, but
very interested in all the costumes, lights, pumpkins, music, etc. that
accompany the trick-or-treating. We love our cutie boy!<br />
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Ezra loves being outside. It is his all-consuming goal to be outdoors
as much as possible. Many of his melt-downs are because he can't go
outside (it's pouring rain, it's bedtime, we are going in the car to run
errands, etc.) Recently, we had our first snowfall, and wouldn't you
know, he wanted to go outside. I
bundled him all up and we went, but he didn't really understand snow.
He wanted to touch the snow, but was quite upset when the white, fluffy stuff
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We went inside about here. He had his fill. We tried again a few days later, with gloves. It turned out much better, although Ezra still isn't especially keen on the cold experience yet.Liezelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385228475155134927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2477561210863460817.post-5780948013377164082012-09-23T19:33:00.000-07:002012-09-23T19:33:21.334-07:00Autumnal AdventuresFall is here and so are cooler evening temperatures. A favored activity in the fall are corn mazes, which abound plentifully along the front range. The Denver Botanical Gardens at Chatfield hosts a good size maze and ample space for picnics. What an excellent way to start the weekend.<br />
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Upon success passage of the maze, we gave in to the excellent marketing techniques of nearby kettle corn vendors. So here's to making memories, one kernel at a time.</div>
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<br />Phat Fiddlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421050667875807189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2477561210863460817.post-36901535264207767822012-08-23T11:25:00.005-07:002012-08-23T11:25:56.033-07:00Splashy Fun<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hot August day and splashy fun in the backyard = One contented, perfectly happy boy. Enough said.<br />
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Liezelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385228475155134927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2477561210863460817.post-34545841209581525802012-08-16T14:42:00.004-07:002012-08-16T14:43:41.449-07:00The Thrill of "Open and Close" & Other News Ezra, now eleven months old, is a joy to watch. He is all learning, exploring, and experimenting.<br />
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He can be extremely focused. For example, I recently gave Ezra an
empty, cleaned-up apple juice container and lid. He took the jar and
the removed lid and sat for 15 minutes, in intense concentration, trying
to understand how the lid fit onto the bottle. Only after he mastered
the skills of screwing on the lid, and then removing the lid, did he
move on to more active pursuits. In a similar way, he was all
concentration when I introduced a set of twelve nesting cups. He was
fascinated that some cups fit into each other, and others did not. He
very deliberately tested every cup on their in-and-out capabilities, as
thoroughly as a little scientist.<br />
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Lately, doors are quite
a fascination. He doesn't like to be alone in a room with a completely
shut door, so he will mostly shut a door, and then quickly open it
again, assuring that he hasn't been left alone. Here is a little photo
sequence of his open-and-shut game: <br />
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Liezelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385228475155134927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2477561210863460817.post-31289107430431560132012-07-10T11:24:00.004-07:002012-07-10T11:24:46.986-07:00Wisconsin Bovine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Aside from all the bigger thrills of Wisconsin, the
sibling reunion, Circus World, lots of fun family, more cousins,
root beer, surprise parties, and fireworks, Ezra and I met some local cows. A
skip, hop, and a jump from Aunt Reva's front door is a cow pasture, and
many a-spotted beast. Ezra was fascinated and then highly entertained
by their antics. One cow took a particular interest in us. The cow was
nuzzling her nose through the fence and sniffing us with great
curiosity. Ezra thought that was hilarious. <br />
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Liezelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385228475155134927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2477561210863460817.post-80729353773403306962012-07-10T11:10:00.000-07:002012-07-10T11:10:49.387-07:00Cousin Meet-and-Greet Ezra met his cousin Camryn (in-person) for the first time during our
road trip vacation to Iowa. Camryn is a perfect lady; she crosses her
ankles every time she sits down. She likes to pose for the camera, and
she loves to dance. She is just precious, and I think the two cousins
enjoyed the interactions. Camryn is quite the mover, so pictures of
both cousins together was a little difficult, but we did get a few. <br />
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<br />Liezelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385228475155134927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2477561210863460817.post-89591987979337109392012-06-20T20:03:00.002-07:002012-06-20T20:04:54.341-07:00Just BecauseNo reason in particular for the photo shoot. We had an overcast day and the muted sunlight (good for picture taking when you are an amateur like me) seemed a good enough reason.<br />
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Here are some of the best ones: <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">That smile took some serious work (teething again...) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sophie, the giraffe, has ears--who knew?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love the flower.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eat the flower. That's my boy.</td></tr>
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<br />Liezelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385228475155134927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2477561210863460817.post-64913864738166392072012-06-11T21:55:00.000-07:002012-06-11T21:55:04.552-07:00Ezra-isms<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ezra is a nine-month old baby, which is hard to believe! I thought this might be a good opportunity to chronicle some of his funnies and personality.<br />
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<li>He <i>adores </i>avocado. He will eat an entire half right out of the skin in one sitting. He also likes it made up as a baby guacamole with some cumin, lime juice, and green onion.</li>
<li>Baby cereal (oatmeal) is a favorite too; just the sight of the box produces a big grin.</li>
<li>Ezra can say "mama", and mama is code for "Mom, giver of milk, I am hungry. Can we eat?" He knows I am mama, and mama = food. So, my name is associated with some angst (sigh). </li>
<li>Speaking of sigh, Ezra loves to copy me when I sigh. I started letting out a happy, contented sigh as a game between us two, and he would copy me. Now, sometimes, he initiates so I can copy him.</li>
<li>He is starting to understand the concepts of "in" and "out" and "open" and "close." One of his favorite toys is a little red bucket with colored shapes and wooden blocks. A few weeks ago I showed him how the shapes went in, but he would just observe. Now, when we play "in", he will help, but of course, "out" is much more fun.</li>
<li>When Ezra is scared or unsure of a new situation (and I am holding him) he grabs the inside of my upper arm and squeezes. Apparently, I make a good stress ball. </li>
<li>I am trying to teach Ezra how to wave good-bye (the open and close fingers kind of wave), but the learning curve is steep right now. Occasionally, when no one is around, he will practice it to himself, but he has yet to use his new trick to communicate hello or goodbye.</li>
<li>Ezra loves being around children. He isn't so interested in babies smaller than him, probably because their entertainment value is low. He is a regular flirt at church, though, when any little people come into view. He especially lights up whenever his six-year old cousin comes for a visit.</li>
<li>Ezra has a distinctly different personality than his baby cousin (of the same age). He is cautious, mellow, observant, a thinker/daydreamer, and snugly. Physicality and speed are not his strengths, but he is keenly aware of people, sights, smells, and sounds. </li>
</ul>Liezelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385228475155134927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2477561210863460817.post-73925423143694177672012-04-30T16:37:00.000-07:002012-04-30T16:38:09.701-07:00Cause and Effect<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was hoping to catch some of Ezra's cute babbling, and instead got this (happy accident). He is making connections! It is fun to see his little brain processing. I didn't include the entire video here, but in about three minutes time, he unintentionally (and sometimes intentionally) dropped all his toys and books off the edge of the couch and seemed fascinated every time they fell. He seemed to be saying with his eyes, "Mom did you see that?!" Yep, gravity still works. Liezelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385228475155134927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2477561210863460817.post-38425598603646251132012-03-29T20:19:00.004-07:002012-03-29T20:32:21.997-07:00Mashingly GoodEzra is developing his taste for a number of fruits and vegetables, mostly because I am enjoying the homemade baby food thing. I recently discovered that our bamboo steamer makes quick work of several vegetables at once. (Dallin would be proud, I am learning efficiency!) Thus far, I have made butternut squash, apricots, asparagus, applesauce, pears, peas, green beans, sweet potatoes, carrots, zucchini, plums, and spinach. Zucchini is only thing Ezra turned his nose up at, though he will still eat it, grudgingly.<br />A highchair tray that is remove-able and plastic (ie, easy to clean) is a godsend. The catch-all silicone bib (ie, ridiculously easy to clean) is GENIUS! (thanks Becky!) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXkJgGbIRAr9rs0VwrOCnkMNGHILYlLV3xqCE23V33pv1cc8wbs8SmbCu8uml5keUAAwRv8_3RLuzLbjootv1i3c18Q3-WLxNR1QW9vq7l5YNwlyl0aHqdQWu_mdKpt9_xwmFPPYKva8V_/s1600/IMG_1225.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXkJgGbIRAr9rs0VwrOCnkMNGHILYlLV3xqCE23V33pv1cc8wbs8SmbCu8uml5keUAAwRv8_3RLuzLbjootv1i3c18Q3-WLxNR1QW9vq7l5YNwlyl0aHqdQWu_mdKpt9_xwmFPPYKva8V_/s320/IMG_1225.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725527216935005058" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj0HsdbomTR9OaVsEcXZ3Ch8uqdRxIs_EgC7sRjwkQryR1QVCUxN8v3bNlvnmXHM-poYaWBkLq169WRLYQjBAYJv0FLoVTQULfQl1FYYIqbK5eiWF215plRzsrD_3LkYQRNDm_7E1odcX9/s1600/IMG_1240.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj0HsdbomTR9OaVsEcXZ3Ch8uqdRxIs_EgC7sRjwkQryR1QVCUxN8v3bNlvnmXHM-poYaWBkLq169WRLYQjBAYJv0FLoVTQULfQl1FYYIqbK5eiWF215plRzsrD_3LkYQRNDm_7E1odcX9/s320/IMG_1240.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725527225238288722" border="0" /></a>Liezelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385228475155134927noreply@blogger.com1